Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Southern University at New Orleans prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer psychology degrees.

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Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)

3rd Floor, J.S. Clark Adm. Building, P.O. Box 9374, Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University at New Orleans is a public historically black institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Southern University at New Orleans has a yearly student enrollment of around 3,200.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southern University at New Orleans offers:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students at Southern University at New Orleans scored between 17 - 20 on the ACT. Admission to Southern University at New Orleans is considered highly competitive, with only 20% of students who applied on average being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found at suno.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $4,300 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $6,200 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Southern University at New Orleans through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to see more about Southern University at New Orleans can take a look at their website at http://www.suno.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNO offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $91290

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baton Rouge, LA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $89250

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).